Labor unions have struggled to make quick-service inroads, but remain steadfast in their attempts to organize fast food employees. Daniel Smith reports at QSR Magazine that Jimmy John’s boasts more than 1,000 stores … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Donuts Supplier Wants Continued Negotiations With Teamsters
June 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Strike Threat by Teamsters Local 25 is Unfortunate and Unnecessary The Northeast DCP, a franchisee-owned supplier for Dunkin' Donuts stores throughout New England, is calling for Teamsters Local 25 to accept … [Read more...]
The Golden Rule of Profitability
May 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Kent Bernhard, Jr. writes at Portfolio.com that a new study by Harvard finds that treating the people at the lowest rung of the corporate ladder right isn’t just a nice thing to do. It improves the bottom … [Read more...]
Obama’s NLRB Appointment Puts Business on ‘Red Alert’
April 2, 2010 By 2 Comments
Kent Hoover reports at Portfolio.com that it didn’t take long. A day after Congress left town for two weeks, President Barack Obama on Saturday used his power to appoint people to government posts while Congress is on … [Read more...]
Protect Your Business with Union-Proofing Practices
March 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The U.S. has a long and complex history with labor unions. While union membership peaked at 35.5 percent of the private sector workforce nationally in 1945, as of last year, that figure stood at fewer than eight percent. … [Read more...]
March Members Meeting Impresses, Energizes Attendees
March 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Throughout its 20-year history, the DDIFO has always held meetings for its members, giving franchise owners the chance to get together and catch up. But as the organization has grown and evolved so have these meetings, … [Read more...]
